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Quotes of the day
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2012/10/20/quotes-of-the-day-1177-n202309
– The Romney campaign may have misfired with its suggestion that statements by President Obama and U.N. … Ambassador Susan Rice about the Benghazi attack last month weren’t supported by intelligence, according to documents provided by a … Why was that language dropped from the talking points distributed to Congress and Obama administration officials?…
Obama admin recalibrating Benghazi narrative -- again -- before FP debate?
https://hotair.com/erika-johnsen/2012/10/20/obama-admin-recalibrating-benghazi-narrative-again-before-fp-debate-n202305
– Unfortunately, the Obama administration’s narrative on the president’s foreign-policy record has long been that all of those drone … If this is the best the Obama administration can offer in its defense, they’re in trouble. … It’s really quite jarring that Team Obama can accuse Mitt Romney & friends of trying to distort the Benghazi situation for political…
Obama in Virginia: Be extra careful not to catch "Romnesia," guys
https://hotair.com/erika-johnsen/2012/10/19/obama-in-virginia-be-extra-careful-not-to-catch-romnesia-guys-n202289
– Democrats’ criticism that Mitt Romney ranges from the most radically conservative candidate evah to flip-flopper of the century — that Obama … Whatever these “Romnesia” symptoms are, I find it kind of odd that President Obama really wants to talk a little talkity-talk about … #Romnesia — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 19, 2012 The Twitters is going to have some fun with this one.    …
Video: Fort Hood massacre not considered a terrorist attack?
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/10/19/video-fort-hood-massacre-not-considered-a-terrorist-attack-n202285
– The Obama administration has thus far refused to consider the November 2009 mass murder a terrorist attack, choosing instead to call … Also unlike the Benghazi attack, it would be impossible to hang responsibility for the lack of security on Obama or his administration … ; Hasan was symptomatically a problem before Obama took office.  …
CIA linked Benghazi attack to "militants" in first 24 hours
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/10/19/cia-linked-benghazi-attack-to-militants-in-first-24-hours-n202280
– Earlier this morning, McClatchy asked why the Obama administration changed its story on the Benghazi terrorist attack after three … The Obama administration maintained publicly for a week that the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi that killed U.S. … That’s a big, big problem for Barack Obama and his righteous indignation.…
McClatchy: Obama admin changed story on Benghazi to blame video 3 days after attack
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/10/19/mcclatchy-obama-a…story-on-benghazi-to-blame-video-3-days-after-attack-n202274
– Barack Obama insisted in the presidential debate on Tuesday night that he had called the Benghazi attack an “act of terror” in his … The central government in Tripoli has no control now over the Benghazi region.   … But just days after President Obama reasserted his vow to bring those responsible to justice, Mr.…
Obama on Benghazi: "If four Americans get killed, it is not optimal"
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2012/10/18/obama-on-benghazi-if-four-americans-get-killed-it-is-not-optimal-n202268
– Not just what happened in Benghazi, but what happened within. … Obama : “Here’s what I’ll say. If four Americans get killed, it’s not optimal. We’re going to fix it. All of it. … He has been known to use dry, off-putting, minimizing euphemisms to downplay the Benghazi attack, after all.…
Video: Let's ask young Obama supporters what they think about Benghazi
https://hotair.com/marykatharine/2012/10/18/video-hey-lets-a…oung-obama-supporters-what-they-think-about-benghazi-n202267
– I can’t resist this delicious piece of video from an Obama rally at a Ohio university from our friends at Revealing Politics. … The way Kelly Maher tells it, this endeavor started innocently as a project to determine whether rank-and-file Obama supporters had … bought the line about Benghazi being caused by a YouTube video.…
Video: Who's up for a focus-group shoutfest about Candy Crowley's debate moderation?
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2012/10/17/video-whos-up-for…oup-shoutfest-about-candy-crowleys-debate-moderation-n202238
– Prong one was him insisting that when O got snotty with Romney about his Benghazi accusations, he came off like a — well, let’s say … tell him, except to reassure him that Candy herself used to think the White House’s spin about “acts of terror” was lame, and that Obama
Er, no, Obama didn’t win the debate last night
https://hotair.com/je-dyer/2012/10/17/er-no-obama-didnt-win-the-debate-last-night__trashed-n202235
– As long as Obama didn’t collapse on the stage, they were going to say he had his mojo back. … The problem is that in order to sound passionate and full of conviction, Obama had to belt out a remarkable string of untruths.  … Obama insisted to Romney that he had called the Benghazi attack terrorism on day one, when in fact, he had not. …
Libya questioner at debate: Obama didn't really answer what I asked him
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2012/10/17/libya-questioner-at-debate-obama-didnt-really-answer-what-i-asked-him-n202225
– Quote: PRESIDENT OBAMA: I’m sorry, what’s your name? Q: It’s Kerry, Kerry Ladka. PRESIDENT OBAMA: Great to see you here. … For background, Obama did apparently lump Benghazi into a reference to “acts of terror” in a Sept. 12 Rose Garden address. … As to Ladka’s question about who turned down the Benghazi security requests and why, Obama reportedly told him that “releasing the…
Was Candy Crowley the loser of the debate?
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/10/17/was-candy-crowley-the-loser-of-the-debate-n202217
– In a debate on substance, this would be as much a default by Obama as the first debate. … At some points she almost lost control, then seemed to interrupt Romney more often than Obama. … of refusing to call the Benghazi attack an act of terror.…
Ryan: No, Obama didn't tell America in the Rose Garden that Benghazi attack was terrorism; Update: Carney admitted it nine days later
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/10/17/ryan-no-obama-did…n-the-rose-garden-that-benghazi-attack-was-terrorism-n202215
– Consulate in Benghazi an act of terrorism. … Ironically, the President’s reaction to Romney’s criticism on Libya provided Obama with his best optics of the night.   … , reality—means that the issue is certain to help Romney and hurt Obama.…
Obamateurism of the Day
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/10/17/obamateurism-of-the-day-849-n202191
– The Barack Obama media avoidance strategy continues apace in the OOTD feature, once again with a bit of a twist. … — while Obama still hasn’t addressed it since his UN speech in which he blamed a YouTube video. … “Here’s the chance, because President Barack Obama wants to hear from Us!…
McCain: "Veterans are upset" with Obama admin's handling of Benghazi attack
https://hotair.com/erika-johnsen/2012/11/05/mccain-veterans…upset-with-obama-admins-handling-of-benghazi-attack-n202686
– President Obama has always been careful not to neglect veterans in his bid for reelection, often including them among the groups — … news shows on Monday morning, Arizona senator, veteran, and erstwhile GOP presidential candidate John McCain spoke to how the Benghazi … They’re angry; they’re upset; they don’t trust Barack Obama. There’s 1.6 million of them in Florida, for example.…
Quotes of the day
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2012/11/04/quotes-of-the-day-1190-n202676
– It was Obama who too often let Congress steer the ship in circles. … It still is Obama who hasn’t laid out a clear vision for the next four years. We endorsed Obama for change last time around. … President Obama did not single-handedly put us on this path.…
Poll: What was the Obamateurism of the Week?
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/11/04/poll-what-was-the-obamateurism-of-the-week-165-n202664
– Refuses to talk to reporters about Benghazi, but grants interview to Us Magazine “Jim, you may want to move on to another topic.” … Goes to Las Vegas fundraiser after attack on Benghazi consulate No time to meet with Netanyahu, makes time for the Pimp with a Limp … And unlike Slate, I promise to end the feature when Barack Obama leaves office.…
NV newspaper: Obama a "narcissistic amateur," "embarrassment," "incompetent"
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/11/02/nv-newspaper-obama-a-narcissistic-amateur-embarrassment-incompetent-n202632
– And those are the kinder thoughts that the editors of the Las Vegas Review-Journal had for Barack Obama in their lead editorial yesterday … When they get down to specifics on Benghazi, the anger pulses through every sentence (via Twitchy): The official explanation for … The best that Team Obama can hope is that what’s said in Vegas stays in Vegas.…
Fox News: Benghazi consulate warned 3 hours before attack of militia gathering arms
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/11/02/fox-news-benghazi…rned-3-hours-before-attack-of-militia-gathering-arms-n202644
– Remember how the White House insisted for more than a week that there was “no evidence” that the sacking of the Benghazi consulate … Even hours into the attack, the White House didn’t go any farther than order an evacuation effort at the Benghazi airport. … This is what Jake Tapper meant by the drip-drip-drip of Benghazi: As of now, the White House has disclosed that President Obama was…
Report: Obama never convened counterterrorism task force during Benghazi attack
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2012/11/01/report-obama-never…d-counterterrorism-task-force-during-benghazi-attack-n202626
– This piece is as noteworthy for its sourcing as it is for its substance. The dam’s starting to break. “The [Counterterrorism Security Group] is the one group that’s supposed to know what resources every agency has. They know of multiple options and have the ability to coordinate counterterrorism assets...
Documents found in Benghazi consulate claimed "troubling" surveillance by Libyan guards; Update: Obama not participating in investigation; Report: State never requested military back-up during attack
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2012/11/01/documents-found-in…late-claimed-troubling-surveillance-by-libyan-guards-n202615
– They also indicate that Stevens and his team had officially requested additional security at the Benghazi compound for his visit — … And President Obama doesn’t much care. Said Carney: “He has not participated in the investigation. … Did Hillary ask Obama to do something? If she didn’t, why didn’t he do something anyway?…
Obamateurism of the Day
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/11/01/obamateurism-of-the-day-860-n202593
– A fine sentiment, issued here by Barack Obama while visiting the Red Cross. … “We leave nobody behind,” Obama says to the gathered volunteers. … And unlike Slate, I promise to end the feature when Barack Obama leaves office. Illustrations by Chris Muir of Day by Day.…
Report: Benghazi consulate determined in August that it might not withstand "coordinated attack"
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2012/10/31/report-benghazi-co…august-that-it-couldnt-withstand-coordinated-attack-n202597
– This is at least the third separate warning that State got from people in the field about security disintegrating in Benghazi in the … “In light of the uncertain security environment, US Mission Benghazi will submit specific requests to US Embassy Tripoli for additional … Here’s former Bush AG Michael Mukasey wondering why Obama needs an investigation before he reveals what he personally knew about the…
Leno: DADT is back -- it's "Obama's new policy for questions on Libya"
https://hotair.com/erika-johnsen/2012/10/31/leno-dadt-is-back-its-obamas-new-policy-for-questions-on-libya-n202586
– successfully engineering a massive coverup on the Libyan attack, but on the plus side, it’s the first time Republicans are giving credit to Obama … We’re more than seven weeks out from the attack on the consulate in Benghazi, but we’re still left trying to put together an accurate … So the question remains: What did President Obama do that evening (apart from spending an hour on the phone with Prime Minister Netanyahu…
Gingrich: A "reliable Senator" tells me two networks have stand-down e-mails from Donilon's office
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/10/31/gingrich-a-reliab…etworks-have-stand-down-e-mails-from-donilons-office-n202582
– to Benghazi during the attack.  … Donilon works in the White House, directly answering to Obama himself.  … At the time that the consulate in Benghazi came under attack, Obama and Leon Panetta were in a meeting together. …
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